Lesker News

As applications for Rectangular Gate Valves keep getting larger, KJLC is meeting the demand for the wider rectangular valve openings commonly used for semiconductor processing, solar panels, LCD/flat panel, and other vacuum coating applications. Our new valves are rated up to 2 million cycles and available with 200 mm through 2,000 mm openings. Lesker KJLC rectangular valves are proven ideal for vacuum applications which require large valve openings. Our rectangular gate valves are engineered from over 10 years of experience in semiconductor equipment vacuum valve repair. For more information write to: valves@lesker.com

The Cagey Veterans (34+) went up against the Young Pups (< 34) for the third time in as many years on a soupy Thursday night on August 12. The Pups had won the 2008 encounter while the Vets took it last year. And this year the Vets, captained strategically by Lew Miller, were able to hold onto the trophy with a 20-14 victory. The Vets had a strong second inning, scoring 10 runs, including an inside the park grand slam by Duane Bingaman (which technically was a double and 2 fielding errors but the result was base clearing in any event) and two more RBIs from Kurt Lesker III. Brian Smith's bat was hot throughout the game with a home run, triple, and 2 doubles, and Jason Rossi had 2 homers. However, the Pups battled back, most noticeably in a 7-run 4th inning of constant base hits by the entire line-up. After that the Vets turned on the defense and the fielding was excellent, especially up the middle with stellar plays by Josh Anderson, David Taylor, and Eric Popp, as well as Brian Mitchell on third base. John Lubic was Mr. Consistency on the mound as usual. Solid pitching for the Pups by Captain Rich West and Ray Pokorny unfortunately did not result in a win, but they played hard and a good time was had by all.

The Annual Heinz Challenge is a 750 meter rowing sprint race on the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh. On July 24th Lesker rowers competed in three different corporate races. The women's boat started us off at 8 a.m.. Cindy Lesker, Desirae Burns, Ruth Trok and Susie Campolong from KJLC, along with four women rowers from Radiology Crew set out to attack the river. Our ladies rowed well and showed real strength as they gained water to accomplish a close finish in the top three.

Next our men's crew competed. with Kurt Lesker III, Aaron Bryan, Dan Rogan, Mike Sadusky, and Mike Kelley, plus three rowers from Radiology Crew manning the oars. We had just two boats in our heat with our competitor being Medrad. It was neck and neck until the seat came off of our stroke seat and with a broken boat we made a respectable finish.

The final race was the mixed experienced heat with Kurt Lesker III, Aaron Bryan, Cindy Lesker, Desirae Burns, Mike Kelley, Mike Sadusky, Susie Campolong and Ruth Trok. We were in a heat of four boats and it was quite a race. As we came down the stretch we stroked past the lane 4 boat to land third place.

All in all, we were pleased with our results and now we start training for the fall and the much longer 4.3 kilometer Head of the Ohio race on October 9.

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is pleased to welcome the arrival of Gilles Vera to its European team, where he will be taking up the role of Sales Manager for the French speaking territories.

Gilles has worked in the semiconductor industry since 1992, holding various roles from Field Service Engineer to Product Supervisor and recently as European Sales Manager for capital equipments in the metrology area until 2008. Since, Gilles had been graduated from the University of Grenoble with a Master in Management and Business Administration. He will be based in Grenoble, France.

To contact Mr. Vera:
Phone: +33 (0) 6 73 69 27 71
E-mail: gillesv@lesker.com

Orlando World Center Marriott,  Orlando, FL

Booth 303

Visit our booth and play Details Matter for a chance to win REI camping gear.

More info here:http://svc.org/ConferencesExhibits/2010-TechConExhibitEducation-Program.cfm

The Kurt J. Lesker Company, an international manufacturer and distributor of high (HV) and ultra high vacuum (UHV) components and systems, who also offer vacuum technology solutions for research applications, exhibited for the fifth year at the Culham recently. Dr Gilles Rousseau, UK & Irish Sales Manager, commented: “I was delighted to have the opportunity to exhibit at Culham Site again, and as usual the support from the staff on site was excellent. The foyer location provided a relaxed setting to present and discuss our range of products and to explore current & future opportunities with the engineers on-site.

Visit our booth (1202) at the 2010 Pittcon Exhibition in Orlando, FL and ask for your complimentary gift. We'll be showcasing our latest vacuum pumps, pump fluids, and pump service capabilities. We hope to see you there!

The Kurt J Lesker Company is pleased to welcome the arrival of Sven Nieft to its European team, where he will be taking up the role of Sales Manager for the German speaking territories.

Sven has worked in the semiconductor and vacuum industries since 1996, holding various roles from technical support to engineering and field marketing as well as several sales positions. For the last three years he’s  focused on selling vacuum-components, vacuum-valves and chambers into the vacuum industry and R&D in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He will be based in Munich, Germany.

KJLC will be exhibiting at two various locations between 10-12 February:

Paul Rummery will be present at the ESRF Users Meeting in Grenoble, France, while Gilles Rousseau will exhibit at the 1st Vacuum Symposium UK and 9th RGA Users Meeting at Daresbury Labs in Warrington, UK.

They will be available to provide you with up-to-date product information as well as offer technical assistance on all vacuum related inquiries.

They will also be introducing our new pump remanufacturing services and the SPECTROS® family of systems.

So make sure to pay us a visit -or two!

Visit the Kurt J. Lesker Company booth at the Photonics West exposition to be held January 26-28 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. At our booth we will be displaying vacuum products and materials for the optical and photonics industry. We'll also be featuring our Lesker ferro magnetic fluid rotary drives. Stop by our booth (4643) to see what is new at the Kurt J. Lesker Company.

Paul Rummery is going to represent the Kurt J. Lesker Company at this annual meeting at the synchrotron facility between 27-29 January. He will be happy to discuss with you our custom chamber manufacturing capabilities and new pump remanufacturing services. He will also be introducing our new SPECTROS® family of systems. He can provide you with up-to-date product information as well as technical assistance on all vacuum related inquiries. So make sure to pay him a visit!

Clairton, PA – January 15, 2010 - The Kurt J. Lesker Co. (KJLC), in partnership with Integran Technologies USA, was awarded funding by the Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center (PANCC) for the commercial development of nCu (high purity Copper) sputtering targets used in the fabrication of the latest generation semiconductor devices.

“This award for nCu commercialization is an important step in providing the next generation deposition materials to keep pace with the ever shrinking architecture of semiconductor devices. We are pleased the PANCC recognized the importance of this development in choosing our project for funding” Kurt J. Lesker, President KJLC.

The high purity, fine-grained copper targets, known as “nCu”, represents a significant advancement in the quality of copper targets available in the market. This next generation product will be manufactured using Nanovate™ technology, a novel process technique, developed by project partner, Integran Technologies USA. “Integran ’s advanced material technology, combined with the global presence and manufacturing experience of the Kurt J. Lesker Co. creates a unique opportunity for not only our semiconductor customers but for all of our materials customers to benefit worldwide” Kurt J. Lesker, President KJLC.

The mission of the Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center is to promote and support the commercialization of nanomaterials research for new and enhanced products critical to the U.S. economy and manufacturing base. The Center builds upon Pennsylvania’s excellence in advanced materials research, development and manufacturing, and acts as a new model for a public-private partnership among government, universities, entrepreneurs, small and large companies to accelerate the transition from nanomaterials invention and innovation to the launch of new products and processes.

The Center has two RFP (request for proposals) rounds per year. The selection process is competitive, with proposals being reviewed and ranked by an independent Technical Advisory Committee. The project proposed by KJLC fits both the Technology Roadmap and commercialization model developed by the Center.  For more information on the PANCC, go to the Center’s website at www.pananocenter.org

The Kurt J. Lesker Co. has received $266,720 of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) funding, with KJLC and Integran providing a total of $102,920 in matching funds.  

For more information contact:
Kevin Williams
Business Segment Manager
kevinw@lesker.com